Zhu Gubi and Liu Kongzhao stood frozen, completely at a loss.
A military pledge was a heavy burden; once signed, it necessitated accountability. To say the least, failing to meet the terms would result in being stripped of both office and military command. Furthermore, should it reach the ears of Your Majesty, they risked the loss of their noble titles or even... a death sentence.
Yet, to refuse to sign? The consequences would be no less severe if Your Majesty found out. In fact, they wouldn’t even need Your Majesty’s intervention; under the pressure of impeachment from the civil officials, the Crown Prince would undoubtedly act, effectively banishing them from the centers of power forever.
Chapter 434